Very wide criteria. Among many purposes is to “Conduct research and establish ongoing research capacity in the field of library and information science, particularly the evaluation of library and information services.” Specifically mentions consortia multiple times.

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IMLS National Leadership Grants

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(http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm)

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FY 2010 deadline: Dec. 15, 2009

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Grant amount: $50,000-$1,000,000

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Grant period: Up to 3 years

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Matching requirement: 1:1 for requests over $250,000, except research projects. Cost sharing of at least one-third is encouraged for requests under $250,000 and for research projects.

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Very wide criteria. “Successful proposals will have national impact and generate results—new tools, research, models, services, practices, or alliances—that can be widely adapted or replicated to extend the benefit of federal investment. The Institute seeks to fund projects that have the following characteristics: Strategic Impact, Innovation, Collaboration … Applications may be submitted in the following categories: Advancing Digital Resources, Research, Demonstration, and Library and Museum Collaboration Grants”

Very wide criteria. Funds “programs that evaluate local technology needs, purchase equipment, train library staff, and help libraries build public support for long-term funding in the following ways.” Bullet points sound to be right up our alley. Does not accept unsolicited proposals or LOI, but the Gates Foundation has worked with ALA before (see http://www.pla.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oitp/2008_OITP%20RLCs%20Repor.pdf). Also, ASCLA would be eligible, since ALA is a 501 (c)(3) organization.

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== Items to consider for the ''next'' survey: ==

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1. What is the economic climate for LNCCs? Have members left the consortia since the last reporting period? (how many)? Have members joined? (how many)?

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2. Can the consortial model remain sustainable in the Web 2.0 Universe?

Very wide criteria. Among many purposes is to “Conduct research and establish ongoing research capacity in the field of library and information science, particularly the evaluation of library and information services.” Specifically mentions consortia multiple times.

IMLS National Leadership Grants
(http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm)
FY 2010 deadline: Dec. 15, 2009
Grant amount: $50,000-$1,000,000
Grant period: Up to 3 years
Matching requirement: 1:1 for requests over $250,000, except research projects. Cost sharing of at least one-third is encouraged for requests under $250,000 and for research projects.

Very wide criteria. “Successful proposals will have national impact and generate results—new tools, research, models, services, practices, or alliances—that can be widely adapted or replicated to extend the benefit of federal investment. The Institute seeks to fund projects that have the following characteristics: Strategic Impact, Innovation, Collaboration … Applications may be submitted in the following categories: Advancing Digital Resources, Research, Demonstration, and Library and Museum Collaboration Grants”

Very wide criteria. Funds “programs that evaluate local technology needs, purchase equipment, train library staff, and help libraries build public support for long-term funding in the following ways.” Bullet points sound to be right up our alley. Does not accept unsolicited proposals or LOI, but the Gates Foundation has worked with ALA before (see http://www.pla.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oitp/2008_OITP%20RLCs%20Repor.pdf). Also, ASCLA would be eligible, since ALA is a 501 (c)(3) organization.

Items to consider for the next survey:

1. What is the economic climate for LNCCs? Have members left the consortia since the last reporting period? (how many)? Have members joined? (how many)?

2. Can the consortial model remain sustainable in the Web 2.0 Universe?